America’s Survival Depends on THIS Axe!

[@wranglerstar]

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[@scottmcclean3257]

You have no clue about East Coast axes...

[@noahmccaffery1342]

This comment is specifically targeted towards Cody. As of recently, I have found myself drawn to your content more and more. As a young man from south Mississippi, getting married in January, I want to thank you for teaching me humility, patience, and the ability to appreciate the smaller things in life. Growing up in this fast paced world, hasn’t taught me other than to have a sense of urgency and to not stop and breathe. Being only 24, I’ve experienced more than I should have at my age. With the loss of my mother 4 years ago, and the abandonment from my father when he was needed most, I’ve learned to lean on those who have the ability to teach me more and to guide me down the correct path. You’re one of those men. I sincerely appreciate and thank you for being who you are. Thank you for being the outlet I can use to slow down and appreciate good wisdom and truth. I believe in the good book and owe it all to it. Thank you again Cody. Sincerely. Sorry for the pouring out of the heart, but i felt like i should set aside the time and make a note to comment. Looking forward to more videos and wisdom. God bless.

[@wranglerstar]

That’s very kind of you to say, thanks for the comment.

[@59Catfish]

North Mississippi here! All the best! Congrats on getting married!

[@caseG80]

Very classy and respectful keep learning enjoying life and remember to pass your life lessons to many. Congrats on your engagement!

[@noahmccaffery1342]

@@caseG80 thank you kindly!

[@noahmccaffery1342]

@@59Catfish thanks brother!

[@hinnomtx]

Cody pounding an axe dangling above his bare toes nearly gave me a heart attack, but axe videos are true vintage wranglerstar!

[@edoellien239]

What happened to your heart? What's the worst thing that could happen to you?

[@MountainMenAxes]

Im not certain why but I know that I truly enjoy watching you do axe work. Whether hafting, splitting, chopping, or modifying. I just enjoy it. Thank you.

[@mfallen2023]

There's something so zen about working on/with an axe. Even watching someone else do it is interesting... If you've never restored an old head and hung it on a new piece of hickory, you really should try!

[@Jmn973]

Years ago, I set out to learn how to re-handle an axe. I had (and still do have) axes that had belonged to my grandfathers - a large hatchet, a 28" 3.5 lb Michigan, and a Lincoln brand double bit cruiser. All had loose heads and rotted handles. I ended up on KZbin, and this eccentric west coast man with a toupee had a few well done videos explaining the process. All 3 axes are now hanging tightly on oiled hickory handles, and I've been watching your channel ever since. Thanks.

[@wranglerstar]

I’m glad you found it helpful.

[@steveo6034]

I love stories like this!

[@johndunbar2393]

Shoutout to Gordy, at Westcoast Saw, who was also involved in this whole handle process.

[@jasonmichaeljimenez]

Gordy is the man and my hero. Their customer service is great and products top shelf.

[@jimforsyth2.]

This video takes me back to why I started watching you

[@mikenormandy9250]

That red painted 5# rafting pattern axe your friend saved from the river is a VERY sought after axe pattern design. It was used when sending rafts of logs down the river in the old times - the pile is large like that and usually hardened to pound “log dogs” into the rafts for cabins that held the logs in place! The most notable Rafting pattern is Plumb’s National Pattern (VERY rare and highly sought after in 3-1/2# and up in the axe collecting world). That pattern you choose is one of my all time fav axes - it’s a Collins Dayton pattern but very unique to Collins Co, it’s also known as the Collins Pattern! Great choice! Has a nice size pole and can become very sharp and thin for chopping!

[@wranglerstar]

You know your axes, thanks for sharing that.

[@mfallen2023]

I thought it was a Red Warrior, lol. You know your axes far better than I!

[@newenglandprepper2343]

Thanks for the info.

[@mikenormandy9250]

@@mfallen2023you could be very right on the name brand of the faded red painted rafting axe pattern. I was thinking Kelly wood slasher or red warrior. Idk what time period either was made and under what name (as Kelly axe works bought true temper) so a lot is interchangeable through history

[@mikenormandy9250]

@@wranglerstaryour axe videos got me into axes. So THANK YOU! My first axes were Prandi splitting mauls and the helko universal axe that you have! Now, I collect and have to many to even count! Thanks again brother!

[@threeriversforge1997]

After going through Helene and all the cleanup afterwards, I'm more convinced than ever that half the problem was just folks getting too comfortable with the "convenience" of modernity. Yeah, I had my Surefire light running CR123's, but it was my German-made Feuerhand hurricane lanterns that saved the day time and time again. My chainsaw was acting up after a year or so of not being used, but my axes and pruning saws worked flawlessly. As a blacksmith and amateur historian of the traditional trades, I've seen this pattern play out too many times. It's hard to convince people to do the hard work when there's a store full of food just minutes down the road. Yet, look now at all the people in NC and elsewhere scrambling to stay warm by relying on the donations of propane by good souls around the nation. Wood-burning stoves like Chiasson Smoke makes would sure be a boon right about now, I know. Those rocket stoves aren't a miracle, of course, but they do offer folks a lot of peace of mind and help stretch the reserves of propane and gasoline a lot further. Old Tech and Old Ways. We know they work because we can see their track record. When I spent 8 days without electricity, I was fine because I had old tech on hand to get work done and light the evening up so I could enjoy reading my copy of the Ashley Book of Knots by lamplight. In a lot of ways, it was refreshing. I'd like to see more people being careful with their shopping. Feuerhand is the last maker of Hurricane lanterns among the Western Nations, yet I'll bet dollars to doughnuts that most folks will quibble over the price and opt to support the companies in chicom territory. That's really the issue here, and with the nation as a whole. We are real quick to undermine our own, failing to tend the garden so that small businesses can flourish. Until that changes, I think we're in for a world of hurt.

[@davidb.3415]

Very True Words.

[@harpintn]

I bought a Dietz hurricane lantern a couple of years ago. I am not sure where it was made, but it is a fine lantern.

[@gaeliclands5064]

I live near Marion NC and one thing I did a few years ago really helped. Getting rid of all non-ethanol gasoline. I had non-ethanol fuel over 2-years old that ran flawlessly. Also, started buying the pre-mixed gasoline for the small engines, and again, ran flawlessly. The cans just sit on the shelf and I rotate them, but I went through all of them as I had dozens of trees to clear. Small incremental cost increase, but I didn't have to worry about it.

[@threeriversforge1997]

@@harpintn I just watched a vid on them last night. Turns out Dietz invented the hurricane lantern design! Sadly, they're now all made in china.

[@threeriversforge1997]

@@gaeliclands5064 I love that "canned" gax mix. The guy at the small-engine shop was telling me that it's rated to last 5 years unopened, and 2 opened. I figure that's a pretty good shelf life!

[@brettwassum3423]

Us East Coast guys make our own axe handles out of Hickory or Osage Orange and whittle it down with our spokeshave. My favorite axe heads lately are Norlund and the old True Temper Tomahawks. Love your channel btw and miss your old tinkering videos. Thrane Axe and Saw Company make the absolute best blanks you can whittle down and make your own perfect handle.

[@jaket8947]

The old stuff has been missed for sure. And we do all of our own axe work, replacing new handles with our blanks, refurbish old heads into awesome new ones that won't quit.

[@mumfordalien1794]

Thanks for recommending them, hard for me to find nice handles where I live. They have a lot of choices on their site, hard to decide.

[@brettwassum3423]

@@mumfordalien1794 I've bought a few dozen blanks, and every single one has been absolutely perfect, you will not be disappointed. I cannot say enough good things about Thrane Axe and Saw Co.

[@samadams9557]

Well done Wranglerstar. I met a young man this past weekend who didn’t grow up with his father. He had some interesting skills and I’d asked who had taught him. He mentioned you as one of his mentors. That’s god’s work. Bless you brother.

[@heritageoutdoorsproduction2460]

Got my axes organized today, a few need some attention, knew which channel to check first, my go to denim donning west coast axe connoisseur. Uploaded 10 minutes ago? Heck yeah!

[@MountainMenAxes]

I cant believe i never thought about filing the metal wedge down until now! Great idea.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Axe content! Gotta love a nod back to the old days. I love all the content, but axe content lives rent free in my heart.

[@dennispoley6005]

Very cool. It's not about just getting it done, it's about the journey of enjoying doing a good job to get it done right. Love the poster in the background. lol

[@vvvci]

the flared tip to keep the handle from flying out of your hand in a full-body swing is standard on all genuine (Nepal made) Kukris

[@markmaclean5297]

That knob is called a swell

[@Robmancan1987]

I always hang axes barefoot. That's how I got the nickname Johnny two toes.

[@josephabanks2]

I learned how to properly hang an axe from your videos. Thank you for taking the time to post these. It is a great feeling of accomplishment in being able to work on this stuff for myself and to do it correctly. And thank you for coming to the East coast and helping my people here in eastern TN and WNC. It has been a tough journey for so many and we have a long road of recovery ahead of us. My prayers go out to you and your family. Thank you Cody.

[@adfdasdfadfadsfareae]

2:30 "That big ol' knob on the back is quite pleasing." Lol

[@iamthelizardking6239]

I’ve built over 40 axes for myself and others I’ve never once cracked a handle. I always bought quality handles from beaver tooth or whiskey river and I’d use a rubber sand filled dead-blow mallet never had an issue.

[@cooterpursuiter3934]

Just rehandled my first hatchet yesterday, and decided to swap out the hickory wedge with a walnut one because I thought it would look cool, now I see this video 😂

[@n3b266]

Essentially they added an axe blade to a baseball bat 😂

[@KSmith401]

Thanks for the heads up. I bought a 26" version and it arrived today. I'll be fitting it up to a 3.5lb Council Tool Jersey head that's been sitting around waiting for a handle. This will be my main carry axe for clearing my 20 acres in Montana.

[@BattleChemist]

A quality handle and a lovely end product. This was so relaxing to watch and listen to, I almost nodded off... the true man's ASMR.

[@PhoenixRisesNotALark]

Hypnotic.

[@erichancock4670]

Hand tools are so satisfying

[@BennyHubba]

The toupee is looking good as of late.

[@mumfordalien1794]

I found an old collins axe just the same as yours at a yard sale, hung a handle onto it, polished the head to a mirror, turned out great, I decided to donate it to our local preschool for their annual fundraiser auction, will be fun to see how much it makes for the kids.

[@davidsamuel4490]

Grandpa made me use a 4 in 1 file or "4 in hand" on the ducks we used to carve.

[@dannywhelchel4801]

I love west coast saw products ive bought several items from them all high quality products very nice customer service as well and that in itself goes a long way this day and time,great job on that handle by the way it looks great with the axe head

[@SCooperEagle]

This video takes me back a decade to when I first started watching. What a special treat.

[@jamesdarby3991]

Man I’m an old school sub…. I get nostalgia watching you in the shop with an axe video. It’s like a therapy session

[@tommyatkinson5060]

Just got my full swing handle in the mail today

[@floggerSG]

East coast guy here, with a bunch of Westcoast Saw parts, scabbards, ect.

[@carlzirk]

That is such a value for the handle. I paid about that much for a regular shovel handle. Axe head and handle were the right combo. Fine work.

[@georgecolee7663]

West Coast and Egan performance are top notch products as well as service.

[@TimberTramp]

We used athletic tape for years to add the knob… 4lb and 5lb are perfect! You’d be hard pressed to find a better setup for 12” wedges which are the only wedge to use!

[@2002dkallam]

Acquired an axe head the other day. Not sure of brand. But I would like to put a nice hickory handle on it. $35 doesn’t seem so bad

[@jasonmichaeljimenez]

Angle grinder with a 80 grit flap disk has improved my hafting over files and draw knives. Thank you Jeff Schroeder.

[@zsteager978]

I just hung a double bit mann head on one of hoffmans handles the day you posted this and for all the handles I've seen so far I'm impressed with the quality of this one.

[@mfallen2023]

Is that a True Temper Red Warrior? I just found one last month at an estate sale, with the original handle in tact. Five bucks! Was able to salvage the handle, restore the head and got it re-hung last week. It's a splitting monster after some file work. 5lb 4oz, I believe. Could still use it as a felling axe if you needed to, but it'd be a workout! That's a cool handle design though. I have one single bit in my collection that is similar, though it's closer to a "double fawn's foot". Almost looks like the handle on a canoe paddle, but smaller. No clue who made it though. It's old, probably 50's if the head that is hung on it is original... No maker's mark that I've been able to find though. But this is a 36" Dayton-ish pattern, not a wedge pounder. I'll have to check out that company though.

[@mikerobinson3672]

Theres nothing more relaxing than fitting new handles to old tools. I have probably done almost one hundred different tools from axes and hatchets to garden tools.

[@NadNotsgnivil]

Cody, this video reminds me of when I first caught onto your channel. Lost man-craft art being passed along from man to man... Thanks!

[@torceridaho]

Maybe King Soloman would have responded that innovation is something that isn't new under the sun.....

[@devinteske]

8:30 well, I have to say, that’s certainly one way to use a draw knife. I probably would skew the blade and use a slicing motion at the start and straighten out for a much smoother cutting action

[@ohiofarmer5918]

After suffering from spinal surgery I found that two walking sticks improved healing and p😮osture . This led to developing natural dticks and canes which also led to drying the wood without splitting snd all sorts of research into natural staining snd finishing The scraps of stock left over are suitable for replacement hammer handles and that bulge and in some cases crook at the bottom became a force multiplier and saves the shock effect as it just slips on the hand in a sort of whipping motion. My hands are large anyway and it's so much more comfortable with a flared out bottom. Flap Wheels slso help in developing truly custom shapes for very customized handles.

[@BrianUnderdahl-mq5wn]

We need local blacksmiths again. I learned the forge & welding & heating & forming & quenching to temper very young. We had saws & double bits & a horse or little tractor to drag trees out of timber. The history of the 7-9lb tie hack is amazing. The race ax the many purpose axes. The bearded axes from other countries. And we put German pows from the world war in tie hack camps for the RR.

[@WoodsmanHobo777]

The axe head you called a west coast pattern is actually a Michigan pattern

[@milesbliss3256]

Nice video. Great to see the old way used. No power needed . Iam on the east coast and love our native hickory ❤

[@richardhall5221]

Knob on the back? Sounds just like an east coast man. 😎

[@JenniferAustin-u6m]

So proud of my husband for designing this handle!! Killing it Garrett ❤

[@Nickjaegertree]

Takes me back to your older content when I first started watching your videos. God bless you brother

[@workinonitsteve]

Just the fact that you didn’t have to scrape Chinese varnish off the handle makes it worth twice the price. Going to pick up a couple of these at Cowlitz river rigging tomorrow. I’ve been eyeing them for a while.

[@axesandthings483]

I really like the idea of sticking a wedge in the axe sheath. Keeps it all tight.

[@Irish_Redneck]

The red axe head is a rafting axe the poll is hardened and they are the most desirable for banging wedges i have one .hard to find im looking for a 4lb version might get a custom

[@larrykoroush6995]

I just finished a double bit. I have been using an old rubber mallet to seat everyone I've done and never had a problem.

[@BuckingandHunting]

I got one of those handles a year ago from WSC. I love it, it’s been excellent for my wedge pounder as I’m on my journey to become a certified faller here in BC

[@Thetimbercruiser]

I’ve had this axe handle in my cart on their website for over a week now. Saw this video and rushed to checkout w/ 2 of them LOL, before this video sells them out 😂

[@timmynormand8082]

An will never chip a tree down with it

[@ShizGnat]

That must be one special axe!

[@macheesmo3]

Nice to see an old throwback axe video again (not that there's anything wrong with the channel today)

[@FIR-WTR]

I have an axe my grandpa gave me years ago-it's a cherished family heirloom. The only parts I've replaced is the head and the handle. Still cuts like they day he gave it to me.

[@elliotboyer1041]

I use my sager chemical single bit for banging wedges almost everyday in northern WI. Can’t beat the vintage steel!!

[@dantheman-i9m]

Great old school wranglerstar video. Any plans on doing more of the back to basics style videos? I like your new stuff but there was something calming about some of those older videos

[@SalientOutdoors]

Love to see the axe videos. Been watching them for many years and they are always enjoyable!

[@Wotansohn68]

I really enjoyed these videos. Thank you so much. I just ordered a Full-Swing Axe Handle from them.

[@dilligaph]

Great story about rescuing the axe heads from the river.

[@tombragalone7250]

Form follows function, used to tape the end of my handles.

[@jamesparker1185]

Love the axe videos. The less talking and working is a nice switch up. Not to say the normal style isn't great.

[@ct3282]

Awesome addition to do the walnut wedge.

[@IaroslavSavchuk]

I got to mention that Collin’s step up their game lately and even their cheap axes in a local hardware store have heads extremely similar to this one and with a decent edge. Although handles are still basic

[@kyleree6757]

I have a BIG rubber mallet for hanging, and a bigger, wooden, Bugs Bunny looking mallet I found at a flea market for putting in the wedge. I've also discovered that if your wooden wedge isn't deep enough, you'll find out quickly when you start driving that round wedge in

[@PODHERECOMESTHEBOOM]

Just received the new handle... exceptional!!!!

[@Lucky-ts7cb]

you can friction weld wood so i never oil the wedge first it'll pop out on you if youre not careful

[@marcmmclellan]

Always well done! I have watched and rewatched so many of your axe videos!

[@TheShimalol]

Nice to see those pliers in action, again!

[@DCpm1975]

I just spent almost $200 with WestCost Saw. As well speaking to them in buying $3000 for people of the last storms.

[@camilomiranda61]

I've worked on a ton of axes and this video was so relaxing to watch (i disagree with his perspective on sanders though, i love my belt sander) edit: the reason why you seat it from the bottom of the handle has to do with acceleration. when you impart force on an object the force has to first exceed the resistance of the object (ie its weight/friction) the axe head has higher resistance than the handle so it takes longer to move meaning the handle when struck will force itself into the eye of the axe head, while the axe head itself stays static for a moment until its effected by that same force. .

[@ndfspd2]

That is a beautiful combination!!

[@aceman1126]

Great vid as usual. I've switch to raw flax seed oil for my wood handles as I've found a BLO has a bunch of petroleum distillate and other chemicals in it that will leech out into your skin. Flax seed oil does the same thing and you could put it in a salad if you wanted lol it's 100% chemical free

[@wranglerstar]

Not the one I'm using, it's boiled,

[@aceman1126]

@@wranglerstar yeah some are ok but people need to give theirs a 2nd look if they got it a hardware store. My only 2 axes are a council pack axe for camping and a really old true temper I saved from a yard sale for around the house. Better believe when the time comes for handles this video will definitely be referenced 😁

[@theoxilus]

​@@wranglerstar At 21:00 you were using Linsheen. Might want to read the can, the little bit on the back that says "This product can expose you to chemicals including Ethyl Benzene and Naphthalene."

[@TimB0B_6152]

Absolutely beautiful! Great work as always Cody! Noticed you have a Weaver Leather axe scabbard… do you prefer that to the Grizzly? The only knock on the Grizzly, is the noise - it makes a racket when walking through the wood.

[@practicalman45]

Plumb National Pattern 3-1/2 lb. (rafter's, if you can find one, with their hardened, longer poll for driving the steel rafting hooks into rafts of floating logs..). Most of them you'll find do not have that hardened poll, though...

[@sharvey4236]

I love the video. I know what to do with all these old ax heads. And I have plenty of wood to chop sonce Hurricane Helene hit south Georgia. Trying to figure out the best way to remove the rust. ❤😊

[@mastersniper13]

Gordy at West Coast Saw is a goat when it comes to all products axe and chainsaw related. He also makes great videos for us all on youtube.

[@johnnytruck2009]

Beautiful! Ready for some work now.

[@ppetrey]

There is nothing better than a Wranglerstar axe or chainsaw video.

[@saskafrass1985]

When you sharpen the draw knife, all i can think of is that it would take every inch of my self control to NOT test it on the shelf ledge right beside me.

[@jenevon1]

Don't take this the wrong way, but you would have a good career in "unintentional asmr". Your voice is really calm and relaxing. Educational and calm and patient. 😊

[@gus1911]

Perfection, Cody. Thank you for sharing.

[@timreid9556]

Henry ever think his legacy would live on in the channel. Henry was a logger/ mechanic

[@mjcubfan36]

Hey buddy, glad to see another great video, I appreciate your content.

[@ExplodedStuff]

There is nothing new under the sun brother. It is an axe handle. Modified, but nothing new. Your log cabin is awesome and as are all the projects you show. Thankyou for all your content.

[@07Countryboi]

Looks like a must gets a couple of those handles n redo the truck axes on the transports.

[@scotthayward996]

Proho back to his roots ! Nice job Cody !

[@maannndo]

A big ol knob feels good in your hands? Pause

[@tri-che-chus]

Amazing! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@JM4300]

You don’t even allow yourself a small rug? Geeez

[@FireCreekForge]

I want to see that red axe head on a scale. :)

[@warchild3536]

Awesome Work! Enjoy your content.

[@SS-rz1oc]

Important stuff to acknowledge Thanks